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ARGraph datalogging add on - Open Source

Re: Add datalogging to any LPM

ARGLaser said:
The boards are about 3 weeks away, the Ophir ones have a mistake on them, so those wont be available. :banghead:

The regular boards can still be used with an Ophir though, it just wont have the +9V/-9V from one battery feature.
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Won't be avilable at all or in the timeframe you first thought?
 





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rbc1225 said:
Won't be avilable at all or in the timeframe you first thought?
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Just in the time frame I thought. I can fix them up and get them fabricated with another board.
 
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ARGLaser said:
Just in the time frame I thought. I can fix them up and get them fabricated with another board.
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Awesome. I am in either way but just wanted a little clarification.

I just got my OPHIR in the mail. I can't wait. I will have to hook it up to the VOM just to play with. :drool:

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I can tell those that are interested, the data input module that ARGLASER has built, definitely works well. :)

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sinner said:
Very interested , adding it into my ophir head would be my goal!
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The data board should work well for your needs. I hooked the data board up to my ophir head and played around with it last night and you can see the graph in my post above.
 
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The new boards are in! These are now officially for sale. The schematic and board will be released later with the ARGLPM project. :)
 
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ARGLaser said:
The new boards are in! These are now officially for sale. The schematic and board will be released later with the ARGLPM project. :)
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They work well guys, look at my plot above.
 
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ARGLaser said:
The new boards are in! These are now officially for sale. The schematic and board will be released later with the ARGLPM project. :)
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Great project! I would love to add this to my own LPMs. How do we order these from you when we're ready to buy?

Edit: Nevermind, I had missed the link to the For Sale thread in the OP.

Bob
 
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I got my Arduino data logging add-on from Arglaser. The driver for the new COM port came from here, Arduino - Software
I have hooked it on my existing Ophir and after installing the driver it works. :D
The red LED on the board lights on and starts to collect data from the sensor and sending it throught the USB cable. The Skylaser PL532-700 was the testlaser and here are the results.
I am very happy with this add-on. I am now figuring out how to fit the Arduino board in my LPM case. :beer:

Datalog with the Ophir LPM
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Datalog with the LasersBee 2.5W USB LPM
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Just to make sure I don't misunderstand,
I'm Interested in seeing how this is hooked up to the Ophir. How are you powering the sensor?
Pics?
 
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Wow! The difference in the graphs are really neat, you can see the minor instabilities in power because of the response time on the Ophir :D

@Seoul_lasers I believe Blord is using two 9V's to power his Ophir.
 
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Here is how I install it.
LPM%20Ophir-10.jpg


Connecting the add-on to the wires of the Ophir head. The -9 Volt line isn't used.
LPM%20Ophir-11.jpg


Any suggesting how to wire it better ? Maybe using the 6V 4x AA block for the Arduino instead of the 9V block.
 
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ARGLaser said:
Wow! The difference in the graphs are really neat, you can see the minor instabilities in power because of the response time on the Ophir :D

@Seoul_lasers I believe Blord is using two 9V's to power his Ophir.
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Yes, second that opinion too. WOw!! I like what I'm seeing already.
I can't wait to get one myself.:san:
This makes the wait worth it for me.

@ Blord. Many professional panel meters run Li primary cells. specifically, CR123A cells. These last for years.
You may try using one of those on a 3v-9v boost DC/DC convertor.
Switch out the AA block and power the Arduino... could be a good idea.
 
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